Academic Advisor II | Iowa State University Job at Iowa State University, Ames, IA

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  • Iowa State University
  • Ames, IA

Job Description

Position Title:

Academic Advisor II

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in a liberal arts or science area or one of the colleges curricular areas
Masters degree in a liberal arts or science area, education, or counseling
Experience advising, teaching, or counseling students
Experience using workplace technology or educational platforms (i.e., Workday, Outlook, Excel, Canvas, Navigate)

Job Description:

Summary

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences seeks an Academic Advisor II to advise students majoring in criminal justice and sociology, joining a team of advisors within the college's curricular based social sciences unit, which includes criminal justice, psychology, political science and sociology students.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences oversees the most academically varied college at Iowa State University. With 21 academic departments, one professional school, over 50 undergraduate majors, and more than 20 cross-disciplinary programs, the college is a cornerstone of nearly every major offered at Iowa State.

About You: Successful candidates will:

Bring a student-centered lens to advising

Have a preference for collaboration

Have experience teaching, advising, or counseling a variety of populations in one-on-one and group meetings

Possess excellent communication, organizations, leadership, and time management skills

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.


Example of Duties

Advises students concerning degree planning, academic support services, academic policy issues, and graduation requirements

Refers students to appropriate resources such as counseling, academic success, financial aid, etc.

Assists with new student orientation programming and may teach orientation courses.

Presents at orientation and other new or prospective student events.

Participates in recruitment and retention activities.

May coordinate and advise learning communities and peer mentors.

Participates in departmental and curriculum committees.


Level Guidelines
Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS806

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date:

December 2, 2024

Posting Close Date:

December 11, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R15982

About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is a student-centric leading land grant university known worldwide for excellence in science and technology, discovery, and innovation. Operating with the conviction that higher education should be accessible to all, Iowa State offers more than 100 undergraduate, over 110 graduate, and nearly 85 doctoral programs, and is established as an R1: Doctoral University with world-class scholars tackling challenges with innovate research and solutions. Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state ... law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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